Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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